Pixieset, HoneyBook & Pic-Time pricing compared (2026)
Direct answer
Pixieset costs $10 to $50 a month for galleries, Pic-Time $8 to $50, and ShootProof $9.99 to $60. All three have a free plan with limited storage. HoneyBook costs $29 to $109 a month billed yearly, and Dubsado $335 to $525 a year.
The plan price is rarely what you end up paying, though. Most photographers need a gallery and a CRM, so the real number is the pair. Pixieset Plus with HoneyBook Starter, a common combination, comes to $45 a month billed yearly. Grain Issue puts galleries, booking, contracts and invoices in one plan from $15 a month.
We checked every price below on each company's own pricing page on September 28, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Pricing at a glance
| Platform | What it is | Free plan | Paid plans (monthly billing) | Annual billing | Commission on sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixieset Client Gallery | Galleries + store | Yes, 3 GB | $10 / $20 / $30 / $50 | $8 / $16 / $24 / $40 a month | 15% on free, 0% on paid |
| Pic-Time | Galleries + store | Yes, 10 GB photo | $8 / $25 / $50 | $7 / $21 / $42 a month | None when you collect payment (Professional and up); otherwise on your markup, lower on higher plans |
| ShootProof | Galleries, contracts, invoices | Yes, 3 GB | $9.99 / $19.99 / $31.99 / $60 | $8.33 / $16.67 / $26.67 / $50 a month | 0% |
| HoneyBook | CRM | No (free trial) | Not listed | $29 / $49 / $109 a month | Card fees from 2.7% + 10¢ |
| Dubsado | CRM | No (21-day trial) | Not listed | $335 / $525 a year | Not listed |
| Grain Issue | Client portal: booking, contracts, galleries | No (14-day trial) | $15 / $29 / $49 / $79 | $12 / $24 / $39 / $64 a month | None. Stripe's card fees only |
Pixieset pricing
Pixieset sells each product separately. Client Gallery plans:
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 3 GB, 15% store commission |
| Basic | $10 | $8 | 10 GB |
| Plus | $20 | $16 | 100 GB |
| Pro | $30 | $24 | 1 TB |
| Ultimate | $50 | $40 | Unlimited |
Pixieset Website and Studio Manager (its CRM) cost extra. The Pixieset Suite bundles Client Gallery, Store, Website, Studio Manager and Mobile Gallery:
| Suite plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $35 | $28 |
| Pro | $50 | $38 |
| Ultimate | $65 | $55 |
Studio Manager on its own: Free, Plus at $12 a month billed annually ($15 monthly), and Pro at $18 a month billed annually.
Is Pixieset free? Yes, with 3 GB of storage and a 15% commission on store sales. Paid plans remove the commission.
Pic-Time pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 10 GB photo, 1 GB video |
| Beginner | $8 | $7 | 20 GB photo, 5 GB video |
| Professional | $25 | $21 | 100 GB photo, 30 GB video |
| Advanced | $50 | $42 | Unlimited photo, 60 GB video |
Pic-Time's commission applies only to your markup. On Professional and Advanced, there is no commission when you collect payment yourself. Extra brands are $6 a month each.
ShootProof pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 3 GB, photos only |
| Starter | $9.99 | $8.33 | 20 GB photo + video |
| Standard | $19.99 | $16.67 | 100 GB |
| Professional | $31.99 | $26.67 | 1,000 GB photo + 50 GB video |
| Premium | $60 | $50 | Unlimited photo + 150 GB video |
ShootProof takes 0% commission. Online booking is a $4.99 a month add-on. Archiving starts at $2.99 a month.
HoneyBook pricing
| Plan | Price (billed yearly) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 a month | Up to 2 lead forms |
| Essentials | $49 a month (listed down from $59) | Scheduler, automations, QuickBooks, 2 team members |
| Premium | $109 a month (listed down from $129) | Unlimited team members, multiple companies |
Card payments cost from 2.7% + 10¢ and bank transfers 1.5%. HoneyBook is a general CRM, not a gallery. Photographers who use it still pay separately for a gallery. Other options: best CRM for photographers. See HoneyBook alternatives for photographers.
Dubsado pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $335 a year (about $28 a month) | 1 lead capture form |
| Premier | $525 a year (about $44 a month) | Scheduling, workflows, bookkeeping integration, Zapier |
Both plans include unlimited clients and a client portal. The free trial lasts 21 days on the Premier plan. Extra brands are $10 a month each. Head to head: HoneyBook vs Dubsado for photographers.
What a typical stack costs
Common pairings, at annual prices:
| Stack | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Pixieset Plus + HoneyBook Starter | $16 + $29 = $45 |
| Pic-Time Professional + Dubsado Starter | $21 + ~$28 = ~$49 |
| ShootProof Standard + booking add-on | $16.67 + $4.99 = ~$22 (contracts and invoices included) |
| Grain Issue Studio | $24 |
Run your own numbers with the cost calculator.
Where Grain Issue fits
Grain Issue is one client portal for booking, deposits, contracts with e-signature, invoices, proofing and delivery. Every plan includes all of these. Plans differ by storage and branding:
- Starter $15 a month: 25 GB, branded subdomain
- Studio $29 a month: 100 GB, brand theme, portfolio galleries
- Pro $49 a month: 350 GB, custom domain
- Unlimited $79 a month: unlimited storage, galleries stay online for good
Card payments go to your own Stripe account. We don't take a cut; Stripe's fees apply.
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card needed. Compare plans or see what you'd save against your current tools.
What it doesn't do: Grain Issue is not a full HoneyBook or Dubsado replacement. It has no deep automation workflows or team pipelines. Its print lab ordering is not as mature as Pixieset's or Pic-Time's, and it doesn't deliver video. If you rely on those, a gallery plus CRM stack may still suit you better. One-to-one comparisons: vs Pixieset, vs Pic-Time, vs ShootProof.
FAQ
How much does Pixieset cost per month?
Pixieset Client Gallery costs $10, $20, $30 or $50 a month on monthly billing, or $8 to $40 a month billed annually. The free plan has 3 GB of storage. Website and Studio Manager cost extra, or come bundled in the Pixieset Suite from $28 a month billed annually ($35 monthly).
Is Pixieset free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 GB of storage and unlimited galleries. Pixieset takes a 15% commission on store sales on the free plan. Paid plans are commission-free.
How much does Pic-Time cost?
Pic-Time has a free plan, then Beginner at $8, Professional at $25 and Advanced at $50 a month. Annual billing lowers those to $7, $21 and $42 a month.
Is HoneyBook free?
No. HoneyBook offers a free trial, then plans start at $29 a month billed yearly. Essentials is $49 and Premium is $109 a month billed yearly.
Is HoneyBook or Dubsado cheaper?
Dubsado Starter is $335 a year, about $28 a month. HoneyBook Starter is $29 a month billed yearly, about $348 a year. The two are close on entry plans. Dubsado's Starter allows one lead capture form; HoneyBook's allows two.
Is ShootProof cheaper than Pixieset?
At similar storage, they are close. ShootProof Standard (100 GB) is $19.99 a month and Pixieset Plus (100 GB) is $20 a month. ShootProof includes contracts and invoices on paid plans, while Pixieset sells Studio Manager separately.